Younis Mahmoud

Iraq · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2004-2012

Iraq captain whose header won the 2007 Asian Cup final

Nicknames Al-Saffah

69.8OVR#1175 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed60.7
  • Shooting71.2
  • Passing58.6
  • Ball Control66.0
  • Movement71.2
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill37.3
  • Physical73.6
  • Mental84.5
  • Career71.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination92
  2. Big-Game Temperament91
  3. Heading90
  4. Aerial Duels88
  5. Leadership88
  6. Finishing84
  7. Anticipation84
  8. Attacking Positioning82
  9. Strength82
  10. Hold-up Play82

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.7

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration65
  • Dribbling Speed57
  • Top Speed with Ball62
  • Knock-on & Run57
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 71.2

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys74
  • Curve52
  • Penalties72
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity64
  • Acrobatics80

Passing 58.6

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing48
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing52
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 66.0

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession72
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 71.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 37.3

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 73.6

  • Strength82
  • Stamina71
  • Agility61
  • Balance62
  • Recovery68
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels88
  • Aggression76

Mental 84.5

  • Big-Game Temperament91
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration80
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 71.2

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements61
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
3 February 1983
Foot
Right
Career
2000–2016
Prime
2004-2012

Club career

  • 2000–2002 Kirkuk
  • 2002–2004 Al-Talaba
  • 2004–2006 Al-Khor
  • 2006–2010 Al-Gharafa
  • 2010–2011 Al-Arabi
  • 2011–2012 Al-Gharafa
  • 2012–2013 Al-Wakrah
  • 2013–2015 Al-Talaba
  • 2015–2016 Al-Shorta

Honours

Continental title 1

2007 AFC Asian Cup

League title · Qatar Stars League Al-Gharafa 3

2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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